New MRI scan could sharpen view of Children's brain arteries
NCT ID NCT05026060
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study tests a new MRI technique called eASL that may better measure blood flow in the brains of children with arterial diseases like Moyamoya or sickle cell disease. The standard MRI method often misses changes in blood flow timing. Researchers will compare the new 4-minute scan to the standard one in 50 children. If eASL works better, it could improve diagnosis and treatment planning without any extra injections.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
eASL MRI sequence
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more accurate brain imaging for children with arterial disease, helping doctors make better treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (50 children) focused on imaging accuracy, not treatment. The new method may not prove better than standard MRI.
Conditions
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